Entry 154-5

A Lure is Born with Denny Brauer

Where to Fish the King Kong

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Question: In what kind of cover or brush do you fish the King Kong?

Brauer: The best place to fish the King Kong is under clear-water conditions. My greatest success has been on clear lakes that contain vegetation. I also think it will be effective in clear lakes that contain standing timber. In California, anglers fish the swim bait around reeds. I fish it over coontail moss and hydrilla. I think the common denominator is clear water. I’m not sure that these baits are any good in muddy waters, simply because I’ve never fished them in those conditions. I do know that they’re absolutely fabulous in clear-water conditions.
 
Question: Would you suggest fishing these baits in tailrace areas?

Brauer: I don’t know. I haven’t had the opportunity to fish them in a tailrace. I feel like not only will they catch bass, but they are also going to be tremendous striper baits.

Contents:

• Part 1: The Big King Kong Swim Bait
• Part 2: The Marlin Bait
• Part 3: The Ability of the King Kong
• Part 4: How to Fish the King Kong
• Part 5: Where to Fish the King Kong